You’ll never pay more than you need to, even if your plans change. Keep using the same card or device all week and once you’ve reached one of our weekly caps, which run from Monday to Sunday, you won’t pay any more for the rest of the week. All you need to do is tap, wait for the positive beep, and take a seat.
Do you tap out on Edinburgh buses?
The easiest way to pay on the buses is using Contactless. The buses all have a contactless machine on it and so when you get on just tap your card and walk on the bus. At the end of the day, you will be charged the cheapest price. Whether it be for single tickets or a Day ticket.
Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
How does tap and go work on bus?
With Tap&Go, you simply Tap On the bus when you board with your contactless card or device, then simply Tap Off again when you leave the bus. Do this each time you travel on our services and we’ll calculate the best fare for the journeys you have taken.
What is tap on tap off on buses?
TOTO (Tap on Tap Off) allows you to get the best value single fare by tapping your contactless card or mobile payment device on the card reader when you get on the bus, and by tapping off at the second card reader by the luggage rack as you leave the bus.
Do you have to tap in and out on buses?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
How do you use the bus in Edinburgh?
Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus. You will need to have the exact money as our drivers cannot give you change (except on Airlink).
How do you pay for public transport in Edinburgh?
How to Pay: Tickets or DAYtickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver if you have exact change. Contactless credit and debit cards can also be used, and both adult and family tickets can be purchased in advance on the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app.
How do you pay for buses in Scotland?
Scottish ITSO Smartcards
Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.
Can I use Apple pay on Lothian Buses?
VISA or Mastercard payment cards will be accepted, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. This is part of the roll out of contactless payment to all buses in the Lothian family fleet. The system has already been fitted to Lothian Country and East Coast Buses vehicles.
What happens if you forget to tap off on the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
What happens if you forget to tap out?
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Forgetting your PIN
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.
What happens if you tap in and out at the same station?
If you tap in at a station, you can’t pass your oyster card back to your mate behind, the system won’t accept two consecutive tap ins. However, it WILL accept them if the two are broken up by a tap out. So to discourage that, there’s a hefty fee involved with doing so.
How do you tap a phone on a bus?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit. The blue tick appears and you are on your way!
Do you tap off Go bus?
Remember to always tap OFF as you exit the bus. When transferring between GO Buses, or between GO Buses and GO Trains, the PRESTO system will automatically apply the transfer credit.
How do you take the bus?
How to Ride the Bus
- Get to your stop five to 10 minutes early and wait where the operator can see you.
- As the bus approaches, check the sign above the front window to make sure it’s the route and destination you want.
- Signal the operator that you wish to board.
- Be ready with exact fare, ticket, transfer receipt or pass.
What happens if you tap out with a different card?
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It’s important that you try to avoid doing this, as you’ll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won’t be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.
What happens if you forget to tap in your Oyster card?
Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
Are buses in Edinburgh good?
Bus. The bus network is extensive and well-run, making it one of the most popular ways to get around in Edinburgh. That doesn’t mean it’s always the fastest option, though. If you’re in a hurry, avoid the bus during rush hour (7-9:30am and 4:30-6pm) when the city’s winding streets can swiftly become gridlocked.
How do you take the bus in Scotland?
If you’re planning a visit to a Scottish town or city, you can book your train ticket and a day pass for local buses in one go by adding PlusBus to your train ticket via the ScotRail webshop. The PlusBus ticket allows you to use local public buses on the day of your train journey.